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Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: Bringing back the hostages transcends any disagreement

'The families of the hostages are not alone and cannot be left alone, a united nation stands with you around the obligation to return all the hostages home,' Pres. Isaac Herzog tells families of hostages.

Pres. Herzog: Bringing back the hostages transcends any disagreement

Defense Minister calls to strengthen Palestinian Authority

Minister Yoav Gallant's remarks during a situational assessment at the Judea and Samaria Division sparked heavy criticism among his fellow benchmates.

Defense Minister calls to strengthen Palestinian Authority

Hideouts in Gaza and travel in tunnels:

Hideouts in Gaza and travel in tunnels: Released hostage recalls time in captivity

Clara Marman recalls her time in Hamas captivity, tells of the journey from Israel into Gaza: 'They brought us through a breach in the fence, and put us on a truck.'

Hideouts in Gaza and travel in tunnels: Released hostage recalls time in captivity

100 days since the war began:

100 days since the war began: 100,000 memorial candles lit at the Western Wall.

Memorial ceremony at the Western Wall commemorates the victims who fell between October 7 and the present day.

100 days since the war began: 100,000 memorial candles lit at the Western Wall.

Attempted terror attack:

Attempted terror attack: Terrorists breach checkpoint, soldiers open fire

Suspicious vehicle breaches checkpoint, terrorists open fire towards military forces at the scene.

Attempted terror attack: Terrorists breach checkpoint, soldiers open fire

In Khan Yunis:

IDF's Kfir Brigade locates stockpile of mortars in Khan Yunis

A stockpile of mortar shells, explosives, AK-47s and uniforms of Nukhba operatives: Operations of the Kfir Brigade in Khan Yunis.

IDF's Kfir Brigade locates stockpile of mortars in Khan Yunis

Israel estimates:

Israel estimates: South Africa lawsuit to be rejected

Interim order from International Court of Justice may still demand Israel halt fighting in Gaza, report says.

Israel estimates: South Africa lawsuit to be rejected

Red Cross VP:

Red Cross VP: Hostage-taking strictly prohibited under int'l law

VP of the International Committee of the Red Cross stresses: 'Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law, ICRC keeps calling for all hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally. Every day counts.'

Red Cross VP: Hostage-taking strictly prohibited under int'l law

Near Har Dov:

Near Har Dov: Five soldiers injured in clash with terrorists

Two soldiers moderately injured, three lightly injured, in clash with terrorists near Har Dov in northern Israel.

Near Har Dov: Five soldiers injured in clash with terrorists

Hamas officials visited South Africa in December

A new report alleges that shortly before South Africa sued Israel for genocide, a Hamas delegation visited South Africa and met with members of its parliament.

Hamas officials visited South Africa in December

Palestinian Arab arrested in Brisker Yeshiva

A Palestinian Arab man was arrested in the Brisker Yeshiva of Jerusalem after causing extensive property damage and assaulting police officers.

Palestinian Arab arrested in Brisker Yeshiva

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders:

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders: They’re all abroad staying in hotels, make them pay

IDF publishes conversations with Gazan civilians saying that Hamas ruined the lives of the residents, wishing disaster on Hamas.

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders: They’re all abroad staying in hotels, make them pay

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

A terrorist with an RPG tried to ambush IDF forces, but did not count on one soldier standing to the side to pray.

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

Attack on northern Israel:

Mother and son killed in anti-tank missile attack on their home in northern Israel

Barak Ayalon, 48, a member of the local security response team, and his mother Merav, were killed when an anti-tank missile struck a house in Moshav Yuval in the Upper Galilee.

Mother and son killed in anti-tank missile attack on their home in northern Israel

Trump shows strong lead going into primaries

The former President enjoys nearly 30% more support in polls over his nearest competitor for the Republican nomination.

Trump shows strong lead going into primaries

New IDF website reveals scope of Israel's dedicated humanitarian efforts in Gaza

COGAT reveals that since the beginning of the war, 8,394 trucks and 153,580 tons of humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip.

New IDF website reveals scope of Israel's dedicated humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Freed Hostage:

Freed Hostage: 'It was like Russian roulette every day'

Gabriela Leimberg, who was released from Hamas captivity after 53 days, describes her ordeal for the 100th day of the war.

Freed Hostage: 'It was like Russian roulette every day'

Schumer to hostages' families:

Schumer to hostage's families: Don't give up hope, we haven't forgotten your loved ones

US Senate Majority Leader addresses "100 Days of Hell" rally in Tel Aviv, says Hamas would release the hostages immediately 'if they had any basic shred of humanity.'

Schumer to hostage's families: Don't give up hope, we haven't forgotten your loved ones

Italy: Hundreds perform fascist salute in Rome

Video shared on social media shows a crowd of hundreds performing a fascist salute at a rally in Rome.

Italy: Hundreds perform fascist salute in Rome

Quaker cereal recalled for salmonella scare

The Israeli food company Strauss has recalled imported breakfast cereal due to concerns of salmonella in the manufacturing plant.

Quaker cereal recalled for salmonella scare

100 days of war:

Gal Gadot tells hostages on 100th day of war: World sees, hears you

Wonder Woman actress addresses "100 Days in Hell" rally for the Hamas hostages in Tel Aviv.

Gal Gadot tells hostages on 100th day of war: World sees, hears you

Ronen Bergman:

Ronen Bergman: 'Israel was not ready to fight in its own territory'

Journalist Ronen Bergman analyzes the October 7th massacre and the rumors that hostages were killed along with terrorists by Israeli forces to prevent them being taken to Gaza.

Ronen Bergman: 'Israel was not ready to fight in its own territory'

'Long-live Hamas' chanted at pro-Houthi NYC protest

Hundreds protest US retaliatory strikes on Houthis. Protestors rip down posters of Israeli hostages, chant 'from the river to the sea, Yeen will be free.'

'Long-live Hamas' chanted at pro-Houthi NYC protest

100 days of war:

100 days of war: IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Israeli forces have located and destroyed a numberof rocket launchers in different locations throughout Gaza.

100 days of war: IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

Israeli forces have arrested the sisters of senior Hamas figure Salah al-Aururi.

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

Warning, Vulgar language:

Warning, vulgar language: Anti-Israel protestors break White House fence

Protestors demanding end to US support for Israel clash with Secret Service, force evacuation of non-essential personnel in rally outside White House.

Warning, vulgar language: Anti-Israel protestors break White House fence

Toronto:

Toronto: Four arrested at site of pro-Palestinian Arab protests

Toronto police arrest four people in area, near predominantly Jewish neighborhood, that has become the site of recurring pro-Palestinian Arab protests.

Toronto: Four arrested at site of pro-Palestinian Arab protests

Sanders:

Sanders: You can be pro-Israel without supporting Netanyahu

Senator Sanders warns Biden his support for Israel’s military operation in Gaza could affect his standing among young progressive voters.

Sanders: You can be pro-Israel without supporting Netanyahu

IDF soldier Andu’alem Kabeda fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Andu’alem Kabeda fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier was seriously injured.

IDF soldier Andu’alem Kabeda fell in Gaza

Following deal:

Following deal: Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

Following deal: Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Biden:

Biden: We delivered a private message to Iran about the Houthis

US President says the United States delivered a private message to Iran about Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

Biden: We delivered a private message to Iran about the Houthis

Infiltration from Lebanon

IDF eliminates four terrorists who infiltrated from Lebanon

IDF soldiers identify terrorist cell in Har Dov area, fire at the terrorists and eliminate four of them.

IDF eliminates four terrorists who infiltrated from Lebanon

Canada distances itself from South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada believes in the importance of the ICJ but that does not mean it supports South Africa’s case against Israel.

Canada distances itself from South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

South African official:

Watch | South African official: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization

South African official in response to Israeli reporter's question: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization since it does not operate in our territory.

Watch | South African official: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization

'Stop interfering with my work'

'Stop interfering with my work': Minister Yoav Gallant walks out of Cabinet meeting

Tensions in the War Cabinet continue: Minister Gallant leaves discussion after his chief of staff was not allowed to participate, later returns.

'Stop interfering with my work': Minister Yoav Gallant walks out of Cabinet meeting

Jonathan Pollard supports Mothers' March

Jonathan and Rivka Pollard meet with and encourage the director of the organization demanding an end to aid in Gaza.

Jonathan Pollard supports Mothers' March

Finance Ministry refuses 75M shekels for checkpoints

The Finance Ministry has refused a request by the National Security Ministry for 75 million shekels to fund civilian guards at checkpoints around Jerusalem.

Finance Ministry refuses 75M shekels for checkpoints

Two dead in traffic accident in northern Israel

Man and woman declared dead after truck hits their vehicle near Atlit Junction in northern Israel.

Two dead in traffic accident in northern Israel

Teen released from Hamas captivity reads open letter to her friends

Agam Goldstein-Almog, released from Hamas captivity, pens letter to her friends still in Gaza: 'Did he hurt you again? Did he again ask if you're married? Did he again touch the wound from the bullet he shot you with?'

Teen released from Hamas captivity reads open letter to her friends

Thousands gather to mark '100 Days of Hell'

Over 120,000 attendees at the 100 Days of Hell rally marking 100 days of captivity for Israelis taken hostage on October 7.

Thousands gather to mark '100 Days of Hell'